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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Rosemary dance aggressively?

2. Why does Rosemary lash out at Hal?

3. Where do Rosemary and her two friends go?

4. How did Rosemary's tirade make Hal feel?

5. What do Hal and Madge symbolize to Rosemary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances that let Madge and Hal alone?

2. Who is Rosemary and what is her outward opinion of men?

3. How does Madge respond to Hal's vulnerability?

4. What time of day is it when Act 3, Scene 1 begins?

5. Why is tonight a turning point in Madge's life?

6. What is Hal's demeanor when he returns to the Owens household?

7. How are Rosemary's true feelings about men in stark contrast to her behavior?

8. Explain Madge's confusion regarding making love to Hal earlier tonight.

9. What does Millie dream of when she hears the train whistle in the distance?

10. What is different about Rosemary's behavior with Hal when she begs him to marry her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of evolving roles is an important one in this story. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 2

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the train whistles. What do the train whistles symbolize for Madge and Millie? What do they ultimately symbolize for Flo?

Essay Topic 3

Even though they are sisters, Madge and Millie seem very different. Compare and contrast Madge and Millie. What similarities do they share? How are they different?

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